For our first project of the school year, we drew and painted urban neighborhoods.  We drew our neighborhoods with Sharpie markers, beginning with the objects closest to the viewer and working back to the buildings farthest away.  Students were encouraged to make each building unique and to add lots of details.  I taught this project to ages 4 up to 13.  It really was successful for all ages.  I am amazed by the magical neighborhoods they created.  They blended their memories of trips to the city with fantastic imaginary elements.